Energetic Breakthrough: How Infrastructure for Developers is Evolving in Russia

From Problem to Solutions

At the MBFN forum, held from September 9 to 12, 2025, Rashid Artikov moderated the working session "Lighting, Heating, Metering, Electric Charging Stations and Other Innovative Solutions in Modern Conditions."

"Previously, a developer had only one path – imported equipment. Today, there are dozens of Russian analogues that often surpass Western ones in quality and price," the moderator explained.

His session became a working platform where manufacturers, developers, and officials jointly addressed how to implement new energy solutions for the first time.

The discussion covered charging hubs for electric vehicles in residential areas instead of noisy generators, "Smart" metering systems that save residents up to 20% on utilities, as well as fail-safe boiler houses that can be controlled remotely.

Did the Crisis Become a Driver for Growth?

Rashid Artikov is confident that sanctions did not stop but accelerated them, and the increase in the number of patents for inventions in the energy sector is the best proof.

He knows firsthand about Russian developments. In 2023, Rashid personally studied Perm projects in the field of electric transport. At that same time, the Perm Territory entered the top 5 regions in terms of the number of electric vehicles – a direct result of infrastructure development.

"My task is not just to talk about innovations, but to promote them to real projects," Artikov explained.

Thanks to his work as a moderator, developers' problems are transforming into specific legislative initiatives. Technologies that seemed experimental two years ago are already becoming the standard for new housing today.

The MBFN award in this case confirmed that modern energy is not about kilowatts, but about the quality of life. Where there is a place for an electric car in the yard, and clear, low numbers on the utility bills.